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    MISSION STATEMENT
     
    The Math & Science Academy exists to provide students opportunities to advance through a specialized series of courses to prepare them for careers in math and science fields. Emphasis is placed on the significance of math and science in a modern society propelled by daily technological innovation. Through the power of math and science, solutions to the world’s innumerable problems can be devised, ranging from rapid climate change with environmental science to building the most profitable, sustainable business with calculus.

  • Academies Cohort Selection Timeline

     Class of 2029

    Dates

    Event

    October 1 – 31, 2024

     

     

    Programs of Choice Recruitment

    • Presentation held for all 8th graders across all 15 middle school campuses.
    • Parents received program information via email.
    • Virtual information session opportunity for students and the community.
    • In-person information session opportunity for students and the community.
    • Information shared through social media posts and on the FBISD website.

    November 1 – 30, 2024

    (Extended to December 6) (2025 only)

    Application Window

    This is the time for current 8th graders zoned to Fort Bend ISD to apply for the Programs of Choice, including Academies, P-TECH, and Early College programs.

    December 9 – 20, 2024

    Validation Window

    During this period, applications will undergo a validation process*. Valid applicants will receive an email inviting them to complete a video interview and/or entrance exam, depending on the programs they applied to.

    *The validation process confirms that students are zoned to Fort Bend ISD and meet academic criteria, including proficiency in their 7th-grade grades and relevant STAAR or equivalent test scores.

    January 11, 2025

    Humanities Academies Video Interview Due

    Valid humanities academy applicants will submit their video interview.

    STEM Academy Entrance Exam

    Valid STEM applicants will take the STEM Academy Entrance Exam, which consists of 25 8th-grade level math and science questions. Students will have 1.5 hours to complete the exam, and calculators will be provided.

    February 11 – 18, 2025

    Priority 1 Acceptance

    Students who qualify for their Priority 1 selection will receive an email offering them the opportunity to commit to their Priority 1 academy.

    February 19 – 26, 2025

    General Acceptance

    Students who qualify for one or more academies will receive an email with the opportunity to commit to a single program.

    March 3 – March 7, 2025

    Waitlisted Acceptance

    Students on the waitlist will receive an email with the opportunity to commit to a program if space becomes available for them.

    March 17, 2025

    Academy Cohorts Selection Complete

    Academy cohorts for the Class of 2029 are final.

    April 2025

    Commitment Ceremonies

    Academy commitment ceremonies will be held at each respective hosting campus.

     
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  • MSA Visits the University of Houston

    Our MSA students had an amazing day at the University of Houston! They visited the Cullen College of Engineering, where they learned about the various programs, toured the campus, and heard directly from a robotics researcher.

    Next, they explored the programs offered by the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. It was an exciting opportunity to glimpse the many possibilities that await our future scholars!
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